Jul
2009
Articles from 3rd Jul 2009
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Gordon Brown praises region but gives no cash pledge
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
GORDON Brown has praised the North East as the potential home for tomorrow’s energy sources, but crucially failed to promise extra funds to help pave the way. Read
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Craster residents launch campaign for mobile reception
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
PEOPLE in a Northumberland seaside village which has no mobile phone coverage have launched a campaign to get a signal. Read
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North East Schools Awards ceremony held yesterday
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
The ceremony for the third North East Schools Awards was staged yesterday at the Centre for Life, in Newcastle. Read
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Newcastle Falcons stars and models in fashion fundraiser
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
THEY all dressed to impress. Newcastle Falcons rugby players and Geordie beauty Sophie Gradon, the current Miss Great Britain, took to the catwalks to raise the cash for breast cancer care. Read
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Consett sports centre plans thrown into jeopardy
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
PLANS for a new £15m sports centre for a former steel town have again been thrown into jeopardy. Read
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Northern Rock sell-off would be a disaster say Lib Dems
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
ANY early Government sell-off of Northern Rock would be “disastrous”, Liberal Democrat treasury spokesman Vince Cable said yesterday. Read
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Mystery of man’s death isn’t solved at inquest
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
MYSTERY surrounds the death of an apparently healthy man who plunged from a tower block balcony, an inquest heard. Read
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Newcastle Airport RAF Tornado crash landing report
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
THE combination of a bird strike and pilot error resulted in a fighter jet crash landing at a North East airport. Read
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Harry Potter crashes car into River Blyth at Cambois
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
HE MIGHT be called Harry Potter but he doesn’t have a flying car. So when this particular Harry drove his Vauxhall Corsa off a jetty into the River Blyth it was hardly a magic moment – he nearly drowned himself and his teenage son. Read
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No compensation over Newcastle Airport noise
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
LEVELS of noise pollution caused by the region’s biggest airport are today revealed for the first time. Read
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Smoke Free North East campaign wins award
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
THE country’s first regional office for tobacco control has won a prestigious national award. Read
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Questions to be asked over East Coast Main Line
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
For William Green’s blog, go to www.journallive.co.uk/blogs Read
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Plans to extend Egger plant in Hexham
Jul 03 2009 | Today's News
COUNCILLORS are being asked to back controversial plans to expand a Northumberland town’s biggest employer. Read
